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Gifted and Talented Program

The program provides distinctive services for advanced-level learners in academic areas and the visual and performing arts. Program services offer accelerated and enriched learning opportunities. Program implementation varies at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

2012 Middle School G/T Program Information Session Schedule

The Parent Orientation Schedule starts on February 2, 2012 and runs through February 9, 2011.
Letters with G/T testing results for fifth grade students will be mailed out by U.S.mail by February 1, 2012.

2012 Summer Programs

Summer Institutes For Talent Development - Summer Program Booklet

Program Information

Program Goals

The Gifted and Talented Program seeks to recognize and develop talents in advanced-level learners. The following goals are established to offer a continuum of program services for advanced-level learners.

Ensure that gifted education services are an integral part of the general education program.
Provide differentiated instruction and curriculum to continuously improve student achievement and performance.
Provide for the social and emotional needs of advanced-level learners.
Recognize and develop diverse abilities and talents.
Provide comprehensive professional development for its teachers to help them meet the unique needs of advanced-level students.

These goals are based on gifted program standards and content goals of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), Maryland Learning Outcomes, and the Howard County Essential Curriculum.

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